The pH of soil A is 7.5 while that of soil B is 4.5. Which of the two soils, A or B, should be treated with powdered chalk to adjust its pH and why?

Academic Chemistry NCERT Class 10

As Soil B is acidic in nature (pH is less than 7), therefore, soil B should be treated with powdered chalk to reduce the acidity so that plants will grow without any harm.

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